Lever Military Press (Plate)
Expert Advice
Keep your back straight and avoid arching it. Press the weight up in a smooth, controlled motion without using your lower body to assist.
How-to-do Steps
- Adjust the seat of the machine so that the handles are at shoulder level.
- Sit on the machine with your back flat against the pad.
- Grasp the handles with a pronated grip.
- Exhale and press the handles overhead until your arms are fully extended but not locked.
- Pause briefly at the top, then inhale as you slowly lower the handles back to shoulder level.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Details
Primary
Shoulders50%
Secondary
Chest20%
Abs15%
Triceps15%
Equipment
Leverage machine
Exercise Type
Strength
